The 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank had actually undergone extensive magical modifications based on the original Type 59 Tank.
That naturally made people wonder: did the 077 Machinery Military Factory have some special attachment to the Type 59 Tank?
They knew perfectly well how outdated the Type 59 Tank was, so why did they insist on modifying it as their foundation?
Facing the uproar from the many military bigwigs and heads of machinery military factories below the stage, Lin Chenran's lips curled up slightly, revealing an almost imperceptible smile.
Of course, he knew why they were so surprised.
Lin Chenran explained calmly, "Everyone should know that while our 077 Machinery Military Factory does have a certain foundation in tank manufacturing, we still lag behind other major tank manufacturers in terms of design and development."
"Therefore, choosing the Type 59 Tank as our basic blueprint was truly a move born of necessity."
A hint of helplessness showed in Lin Chenran's words.
Then, his tone shifted. A mysterious smile appeared on his face as he continued, "However, don't underestimate the Type 59 Tank. Although it may be somewhat outdated compared to certain newer tanks today—"
"The design and development plan for the Second Generation Main Battle Tank built by our 077 Machinery Military Factory with it as the foundation is not outdated in the slightest."
He paused before continuing, "Some people think the Type 59 Tank is old, worn-out, and broken? That is only because they have yet to witness the magic modification technology of our 077 Machinery Military Factory."
His tone brimmed with confidence and pride, as though he had already witnessed this Second Generation Main Battle Tank, magically modified from the Type 59 Tank, displaying its might on the battlefield.
The Flame Nation military bigwigs present, along with the heads of the other two machinery military factories, all nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
The 077 Machinery Military Factory had yet to finish explaining its design and development plan for the Second Generation Main Battle Tank.
If they directly dismissed its hard work based solely on a single original blueprint, that would be far too hasty and absurd!
Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Chenran felt somewhat reassured and continued introducing his factory's design and development plan for the Second Generation Main Battle Tank in detail.
First, in terms of armament, the main weapon of this Second Generation Main Battle Tank was a devastating 120mm Smoothbore Cannon capable of easily piercing enemy armor.
Its secondary weapon was a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun with formidable close-range suppressive firepower.
Moreover, this coaxial machine gun had a firing rate of up to 350 rounds per minute, a muzzle velocity reaching an astonishing 865 meters per second, and an effective range of up to 1,000 meters.
In terms of armament, the 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank was no less formidable than the firepower designs of the first two machinery military factories.
However, in terms of its power system, the 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank did not use the diesel engines commonly found domestically.
Instead, it used the same four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine as Mao Xiong Country's T72 Tank. This engine boasted up to 760 horsepower and possessed extremely powerful performance.
If they could not obtain the most powerful 760-horsepower version, then the 700-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine would also be a good choice.
After all, for Flame Nation, even the lowest-spec 700-horsepower V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine would meet its needs.
At that moment, Old Wei suddenly interrupted Lin Chenran's explanation.
"Would Mao Xiong be willing to sell the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine? That is core technology for their T72 Tank!"
"Furthermore, what we need to purchase is not merely the diesel engine itself, but also the matching technology and production lines."
This was precisely what the many Flame Nation military bigwigs were all thinking.
Indeed, according to the plans of the Flame Nation military bigwigs, they needed not only to purchase the engines, but also to acquire the relevant technology and production lines together.
Otherwise, it would be like the nation's fighter jets, lacking a powerful and sturdy "heart" to support them.
Lin Chenran stated calmly, "As long as the price is right, Mao Xiong should still be quite willing to sell this outdated technology."
"After all, Mao Xiong's domestic economic situation is not looking very good these days."
"Besides, even their own Third Generation Main Battle Tanks have abandoned traditional diesel engines and switched to 985-horsepower gas turbines modified from aviation gas turbine engines."
He then added, "Our 077 Machinery Military Factory's Second Generation Main Battle Tank can also use domestically produced engines."
"The overall weight of the Second Generation Main Battle Tank we designed and developed is considerably lower than those of the 617 Machinery Military Factory and 625 Machinery Military Factory."
"With the same model of domestically produced diesel engine installed, the Second Generation Main Battle Tank developed by our 617 Machinery Military Factory would travel far faster than the Second Generation Main Battle Tanks of the other two machinery military factories."
It had to be said that the 077 Machinery Military Factory prioritized convenience and practicality above all else, doing whatever was easiest!
Besides, domestic tank engines were also modeled after Mao Xiong's, so there was not much difference anyway.
The 077 Machinery Military Factory had not limited its sights solely to Flame Nation military orders for Second Generation Main Battle Tanks; it had also set its sights on the vast overseas arms market.
Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately came to a realization.
They had originally thought that the 077 Machinery Military Factory had acted on impulse, blindly moving forward without a plan, but now it seemed that it had far more long-term considerations and plans.
So there was a "Plan B" after all!
At that moment, various thoughts surged through Old Wei's mind.
The other military bigwigs also voiced their agreement with Lin Chenran after hearing this.
If Flame Nation could truly succeed in introducing Mao Xiong Country's advanced 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine technology and its related production lines, as Lin Chenran had said, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the overall strength of Flame Nation's military.
Who would not want more powerful and advanced Main Battle Tanks?
Everyone did!
According to Lin Chenran's plan, even if they ultimately failed to introduce Mao Xiong's 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine technology and the related production lines—
They could still export them to other countries.
Sha Country, with a cloth on its head and wealth enough to claim the whole world, would definitely be willing to buy them.
And so would its other "big brothers."
No matter what, the 077 Machinery Military Factory would not lose out.
Meanwhile, the Flame Nation military could acquire a batch of Second Generation Main Battle Tanks equipped with 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engines.
Even if the worst came to pass, they could switch to domestically produced diesel engines. Though their power would be somewhat inferior and not quite as strong, their firepower and armor would remain completely unchanged.
"If Mao Xiong refuses to sell the 760-horsepower four-stroke V-type 12-cylinder V-46 diesel engine, we can also buy a similar type of engine from Eagle Country next door."
Song Xiyun spoke calmly from below the stage.
The two countries were still in the final stages of their "honeymoon" period.
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